EPYC 7251 vs M2

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Performance Comparison

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Passmark Score

14935

Passmark Score

14933

Performance Difference

EPYC 7251 is 0.0% faster than M2

Benchmarks & Performance Comparison

In this CPU comparison, EPYC 7251 performs 0.0% better in benchmarks. Below you'll find detailed performance analysis, gaming benchmarks, power consumption data, and specifications to help you decide between EPYC 7251 and M2.

Both processors are popular choices for gaming PCs. Consider factors like core count, boost clock speeds, power consumption (TDP), and gaming vs productivity performance when choosing between these CPUs.

Technical Specifications

Detailed hardware specifications for EPYC 7251 and M2

AMD

EPYC 7251

The EPYC 7251 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Naples (2017−2018) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: TR4. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Eight-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 14,935 points. Launch price was $574.

General Information

Type:server
Series:AMD EPYC
Designer:AMD
Launch Price:$574
Release Date:29 June 2017 (8 years ago)
Architecture Codename:Naples (2017−2018)
Performance Ranking Position:1015

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:16
Die Size:192 mm2
L1 Cache:96K (per core)
L2 Cache:512K (per core)
L3 Cache:32 MB (total)
Max Frequency:2.9 GHz
Multiplicador:21
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.1 GHz
Transistor Count:4,800 million
Process Technology:14 nm
Unlocked Multiplier:+
Compatibilidade Com Windows 11:-

Compatibility

Socket:TR4
Power Consumption (TDP):120 Watt
Max Processors In Config:2 (Multiprocessor)

Memory

RAM Types:DDR4 Eight-channel
Memory Channels:8
Memory Bandwidth:153.652 GB/s
ECC Memory Support:+
Max Memory Capacity:2 TiB

M2

The M2 is manufactured by Apple. It was released in 10 June 2022 (3 years ago). It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.424 GHz, with boost up to 3.48 GHz. L2 cache: 20 MB. Built on 5 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 20 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 14,933 points.

General Information

Type:Para notebooks
Series:Apple Apple M-Series
Designer:Apple
Release Date:10 June 2022 (3 years ago)
Performance Ranking Position:1016

Technical Specifications

Cores:8
Threads:8
L1 Cache:2 MB
L2 Cache:20 MB
Max Frequency:3.48 GHz
64-Bit Support:+
Base Frequency:2.424 GHz
Transistor Count:20000 Million
Process Technology:5 nm

Compatibility

Power Consumption (TDP):20 Watt

Memory

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